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Carmel Weddings - Affordable, Beautiful Weddings
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About Carmel Weddings - Affordable, Beautiful Weddings
Couples planning a Monterey wedding will find Carmel Weddings - Affordable, Beautiful Weddings among the Carmel-By-The-Sea area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding venues, wedding planners — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding officiant in Monterey
How much does a wedding officiant cost in Monterey?
Professional officiants in Monterey commonly charge $300–$800, typically including a planning meeting, a personalized ceremony script, and rehearsal attendance at higher tiers. Ask to read or watch a past ceremony — their voice sets the tone for the most important twenty minutes of the day.
How does Lazo rank wedding officiants in Monterey?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Carmel Weddings - Affordable, Beautiful Weddings
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| La Playa Hotel | 0.2 mi |
| L'Auberge Carmel | 0.4 mi |
| Carmel Woman's Club | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Carmel Weddings - Affordable, Beautiful Weddings to each venue listed on Lazo.
Monterey weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° | 43° | 17% | 4:36 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 62° | 45° | 22% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 46° | 21% | 6:40 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 47° | 11% | 7:07 PM | 7:42 PM |
| May | 65° | 50° | 4% | 7:31 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 68° | 52° | 1% | 7:49 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 69° | 54° | 0% | 7:48 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 70° | 55° | 0% | 7:22 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 54° | 1% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 51° | 5% | 5:56 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Nov | 65° | 46° | 13% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 62° | 43° | 18% | 4:12 PM | 4:53 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Monterey Peninsul Airport (2.9 mi from Monterey). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Monterey.
Getting to Monterey
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MRY Monterey Regional Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport | 53 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 66 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay | 86 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Sacramento | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Los Angeles | 271 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Monterey; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
- Where
- Carmel-By-The-Sea · 4 miles southwest of central Monterey
- Listed under
- Wedding Officiants · Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners
- In Monterey
- One of 15 wedding officiants we list · 12 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (831) 277-3490
- Website
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From Carmel Weddings - Affordable, Beautiful Weddings's website
“Wedding planning assistance by Carmel Weddings. Since 1981 assisting couples plan their Destination Wedding. Professional, Discreet. Experienced vendors. Beach, Cliffside or Redwood Forest our specialty.”carmelweddings.com
- Services they list
- License filing, Elopements
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $500
- Experience
- 40+ years
Read from carmelweddings.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Carmel Weddings - Affordable, Beautiful Weddings before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Carmel-By-The-Sea
- Nearest venue
- La Playa Hotel, 0.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 49 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 12 within 3 mi, 37 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 101 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside
Distances are straight-line from Carmel Weddings - Affordable, Beautiful Weddings; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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